Miguel Gomez to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 40-year-old James Bond from Colombia?
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Is Gomez set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in May 2026. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Miguel Gomez.

UPDATE 13/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Bogotá wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Miguel Gomez become the Seventh James Bond?

Gomez’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in The Strain (2014-2017) and Southpaw (2015). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Gomez now is – what next?

Three reasons Miguel Gomez would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 40-year-old Colombian?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Gomez.
  3. It would give Miguel Gomez a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Gomez To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Friday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Miguel Gomez for James Bond.

“His name is Gomez. Miguel Gomez!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) June 12, 2026
“He was perfect as Miguel Escobar in Southpaw, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 12, 2026
“A Colombian James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 12, 2026
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Gomez has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) June 12, 2026

Rumors about Miguel Gomez stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Miguel Gomez should be the next James Bond?

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